15 years ago today my favorite film of all time was released into theaters worldwide. I love the lord of the rings films and books (which most of you probably know since my username kind of implies it). I have multiple copies of the books and of the films (including extended editions). This film is a 10/10 for me. Everything from the cinematography, to the writing and acting is great; Acting, writing, directing, cinematography, set designs, concept art designs, costume designs, soundtracks, CGI, effects, motion capture, and realism (even though it is fiction), are all very good. It also won best picture at the oscars. Watching the behind the scenes and commentaries I really get the feeling that everyone involved had a great time working in this film. I also feel that that is the reason it is so well done. Because everyone working on the film had a passion for what they were doing and did their best while also having a blast. If someone has a passion for something, they can accomplish that something and to its greatest potential. #returnoftheking#thelordoftherings#film#peterjackson#jrrtolkien#books#literature#movies#oscars#baggins#gamgee#took#brandybuck#aragorn#king#mordor#gondor#rohan#theshire#merry#pippin#frodo#samwise#shelob#spiders#minastirith#orks#war#armies#theonering @dom_monaghan_ @everything_in_middle_earth @boydbilly @seanastin @sean_bean_official @ianmckellen @andyserkis @wetaworkshop @theoneringnet @orlandobloom @misslivalittle @lordoftherings_official @jihaeofficial @mortalengines @the.king.of.gondor @katiejackson65 @weta_digital

J.R.R. Tolkien - minimalist art (requested by @western.pragmatist)
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was a writer, professor and poet. He is most known for The Lord of The Rings series of novels, which earned him the title of "the father of modern fantasy literature". He is also the creator of several artificial languages. Tolkien was a devout Roman Catholic, a traditionalist libertarian (and slightly a monarchist). He hated both nazis and communists, he'd call Stalin "that bloodthirsty old murderer". His hatred of antisemitism got him into trouble with Hitler's regime. While trying to get The Hobbit published in Germany he was asked whether he was of 'Aryan' origin. In a letter he replied: "If I am to understand that you are enquiring whether I am of Jewish origin, I can only reply that I regret that I appear to have no ancestors of that gifted people." TL;DR: Tolkien was an amazing writer and he redefined the way we portray fantasy.
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